SHANGHAI, March 5 - A total of 594 participants, representing 304 companies from 46 countries worldwide, attended this week's SPORTELAsia 2008 at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai, China, it was announced today by David Tomatis, CEO of SPORTEL.
In making the announcement, Mr. Tomatis commented, "We are very pleased with the turnout for SPORTELAsia 2008. Our clients reported being busy throughout the 3 days of the market and were pleased with both the business done and the opportunities to develop new contacts."
As with all SPORTEL events, SPORTELAsia 2008 brought together the highest level of executives representing all aspects of international sports television and sports content, including broadcasters, broadband and mobile companies, professional leagues, program distributors, sports marketing agents, event organizers, satellite services, producers, hardware/software and facilities providers, sponsorship and investment groups, sports federations and new media.
Mr. Tomatis continued, "Once again, the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, site of SPORTELAsia 2006, proved to be a hit with everyone, providing world-class service and an elegant setting for our clients."
Finally, Mr. Tomatis said, "We wish to extend our special thanks to Mr. LI Ruigang, President of SHANGHAI MEDIA GROUP and his staff for their invaluable partnership. We also thank our friends at VOLVO OCEAN RACE for co-sponsoring the opening cocktail, NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE for sponsoring our badge cords and WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT for sponsoring our Delegates' Bags. These special sponsorships are of enormous help to us in terms of putting on a quality event for all our clients."
SPORTEL's next event is SPORTELMonaco 2008, which will take place October 20-23, 2008 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Last year, SPORTELMonaco 2007 was the largest SPORTEL event ever held, with a total of 2,362 participants, representing a record 975 companies from 79 countries worldwide.
Next year's spring market, SPORTELAmerica 2009, will take place March 16-18, 2009 at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, in Miami Beach, Florida.
THE MARKET
Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II
of Monaco
SPORTELAsia will be the year's largest and most important gathering of international sports television and content executives prior to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Like its sister-markets, SPORTELMonaco and SPORTELAmerica, SPORTELAsia 2008 will be a focal point for those involved with any aspect of sports programming and sports content across all distribution platforms.
Whether you are selling, buying, developing, producing or delivering sports content on a global basis SPORTELAsia 2008 will be your best opportunity to network, exchange ideas, meet clients, conduct business and make new contacts from around the world.
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